Description:
Be Not Afraid is the memoir of civil rights attorney Jack Drake, tracing his journey from segregation-era Alabama to the forefront of landmark legal battles for racial justice. Through personal reflection and legal insight, Drake reveals the crucial role of private attorneys in enforcing civil rights long after legislation was passed.
Review Quotes:
"A Birmingham native, Drake offers an insider's view of the quiet negotiations, courtroom battles, and pivotal protests that reshaped the state during the fight for racial justice. Written with clarity and conviction, this compelling memoir is essential reading for anyone interested in the ongoing struggle for equality in America." --John M. Giggie, author of Bloody Tuesday: The Untold Story of the Struggle for Civil Rights in Tuscaloosa